Kadayawan Fiesta 2013 at Apo View Hotel Davao- DAVAO LIFE

Every year during the month of August, Apo View Hotel joins the people and city of Davao in the celebration of annual Kadayawan Festival. It is an annual festive celebration in the city which locals and tourists look forward to each year that showcases the abundance of fresh fruits as the people are grateful for the bountiful harvest, plus colorful flowers around Davao during this time.

Poster credit to Apo View Hotel

Apo View Hotel have been been celebrating the Kadayawan Fiesta in the hotel for the past six years already. The mood in the hotel as I remember it in the recent few years has always been festive and we always look forward to coming back especially during the Kadayawan month.

Kadayawan Fiesta Celebration at Apo View Hotel Davao August 2012

Upon entering the hotel, guests and visitors will see the floral and fruit exhibit at the hotel’s main Lobby which pays tribute to the season’s bountiful harvest. Catch this display and more at the Apo View Hotel Kadayawan Fiesta, our annual showcase of the best of Kadayawan right at the hotel. The Kadayawan Fiesta at The Apo View Hotel is one of the accredited events of the Kadayawan Festival 2013.

Here were some of what were in store at the hotel this Kadayawan 2013 for the past 2 weeks that started August 5 and ended last August 18.

Floral and Fruit Exhibit exhibit at the hotel lobby.

Ronald Tamfalan of the Tiboli tribe had his Kadayawan art exhibit.

Jewelry making demo by local artist, Nazancino Laping Jr., and tattooing.

Weaving of Dagmay fabric by a member of the Mandaya tribe at the main lobby.

This is to showcase and promote Davao’s brand of unique artistry in this intricate weaving.

An hour of cultural performances during lunch at 12nn and 6PM for dinner at the main lobby that entertains the hotel guests, tourists and visitors from August 12-18, 2013.

The Kaagan Theater Group performing during our visit.

A view from where I was seated at Cafe Josefina…

The Kaagan Theater Group had a photo opp with hotel guests (at the back).

Kadayawan Fiesta Bazaar

Kadayawan Food Festival at Cafe Josefina and Entree.

Thank you Olan Emboscado (3rd from right) of The Apo View Hotel for inviting us to witness the festive Kadayawan Fiesta at Apo View while enjoying the special Kadayawan merienda buffet at Cafe Josefina!

As a foodie, I surely enjoyed a festive afternoon plus the delightful merienda while chatting with Olan and friends.

This Bibingka Royale gave me a delightful surprise as I found out it has salted egg! I really liked it since I have become a fan of a mini-bibingka with salted egg sold by a store.

I had a craving for cassava cake a few weeks ago and their Filipino buffet merienda indeed satisfied that once more.

What is a Kadayawan merienda buffet feast without the bounty of fresh fruits for guests and diners to enjoy eating a healthy merienda!

Fried Cassava

The Halo-Halo station…

My halo halo obviously showed my liking for the ube jam.

There were also assorted pastries that was part of the merienda buffet.

Also macaroni salad…

Also part of the activities was the Hulagway sa Kadayawan Photo Exhibit by select Davao Photographers for Peace. The rock band Razorback also performed live at the newly renovated hotel’s bar, the Blue Room last August 17, 2013.

If you booked two (2) nights from August 5-18, 2013, you will get a gift certificate for a free overnight stay valid for a month. This gift certificate includes daily breakfast buffet at Entree, welcome drink at Blue Room and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi.

Hope everyone had a great Kadayawan Festival 2013 at hope you were able to become part of the Kadayawan Fiesta at The Apo View Hotel this year!

Till next year! 🙂

Apo View Hotel Davao
J. Camus Extension, Davao City
Telephone Number: (082) 221 6430
Website: http://www.apoview.com
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